Leaking H-50 watercooler

[sybrows]

Hi There,

I have had a bit of a nightmare this weekend trying to get my H50 installed.

Firstly the backplate did'nt fit my MSI P55 GD65 motherboard to I had to file into it slightly to get it mounted on the board. This all went fine and I got the backplate attached, I then went to install the Radiator and fan and realised that the hose from the radiator was leaking fluid !





Luckily I don't think it has damaged any of the components in the PC but gave a me a fright I can tell you. I have raised an RMA with corsair but have as yet not heard back so thiought I would post on here to try and get some help. I have left the machine powered off overnight and will refit the stock cooler when I get back from work this evening and make sure that nothing was damaged but it appears that there is a leak where the radiator attaches to the pipes.

If you could update me with the status of my RMA that would be much appreciated,

Regards,

Simon Carney

[sybrows]

I have since contacted Scan Customer service and have arranged an RMA through them instead

Simon

[sybrows]

I got lucky and most of it was caught by the Fan as you can see in the picture a little bit went on the top of the PSU but none hit any components <phew> I hasten to add though that I have since had a replacement and it is a really good bit of kit and has given me a lot more ceiling on my Overclock

[Jay]

A faulty water cooler killed 2 memory slots on my P5W-DH Deluxe board Stupid OcUK sending out water cooler they know had a fault.

[pollaxe]

I had an H50 spring a leak too, in exactly the same place. Fortunately, it didn't get on any components but it scared the bediddlies out of me when I spotted it.

I got it RMA'd through Scan too. I should note that I've owned four H50s and one H70 and that was the only one I ever had a problem with (thus far!)

[slypie]

put me off getting one of these. Wanted a water cooler solution and was going to buy a H-50 but think I will stick to a air based fan.

[sybrows]

put me off getting one of these. Wanted a water cooler solution and was going to buy a H-50 but think I will stick to a air based fan.

I would'nt let it put you off mate, I now have it installed and it works really well. One thing I maybe would do different is to leak test it before it goes in just to be on the safe side. From what I hear though leaks on these are really quite rare.

BrOw

[slypie]

I would'nt let it put you off mate, I now have it installed and it works really well. One thing I maybe would do different is to leak test it before it goes in just to be on the safe side. From what I hear though leaks on these are really quite rare.

BrOw

I wonder if there is any come back on Corsair if it leaks and destroys your system. These units are meant to be sealed, there is no plugging pipes in etc.

[sybrows]

Check this LINK it appears that Corsair replaced all the affected components when an H50 leaked

[UseItNow]

Wow, I've just brought one, have never watercooled, so its a first, this is making me even more uneasy, considering it'll go into my HTPC!

[slypie]

Check this LINK it appears that Corsair replaced all the affected components when an H50 leaked

Thats good to see but still makes me nervous that it's a one off. By the looks of it there are a few cases of the H-50 leaking. Might look elsewhere unless someone from Corsair can answer this question on the what if. I would assume they would have to replace the parts legally but thats one thing and getting a company to do it is another (not saying Corsair wouldn't just a lot wouldn't).

[Skell]

Hmmm.

I'm looking at buying one of these as well, they are getting great reviews. I used to have a Promethean Freezer unit (actually I still do!) and I managed to kill two motherboards due to condensation, but that was a long time ago. Since then I've air cooled.

Double hmmm...

[slypie]

Hmmm.

I'm looking at buying one of these as well, they are getting great reviews. I used to have a Promethean Freezer unit (actually I still do!) and I managed to kill two motherboards due to condensation, but that was a long time ago. Since then I've air cooled.

Double hmmm...

Skell, I bit the bullet and bought a H50 and can say they are very good. Just make sure your case is big enough as the radiator is big.

[miXer]

I ordered a H70 cooler but after reading this situation, I'm a bit scared!
Is there any way of testing if the H70 is faulty before putting it into my system?

[Yellowbeard]

I ordered a H70 cooler but after reading this situation, I'm a bit scared!
Is there any way of testing if the H70 is faulty before putting it into my system?

Attach the pump to 12v power and let it run for a few minutes before installation. Do the same after installation without power the entire system on and let it run for a while and then visually inspect it.

[superlattice09]

I haven't been considering either getting H50 or high end Nxx air based cooling. Now, I'd made up my mind.